Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9407 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

observ'dobserved

Apostrophes added or expanded, mostly possessives: gods → god's. Approve one at a time: some places are plurals.

Puritas changed it: 1,149 times in 447 works
Consistency: 97.7% (1,149 of 1,175)
Reach if approved: ~1,235 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: observed
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,175 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,149 changes in 447 works, 97.7% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,149)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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And therefore, to avoid all mistakes about them, let it be observ'dobserved, that First, foreign doth signifie one that hath no manner of original at all; foreign denotes …
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And therefore, to avoid all mistakes about them, let it be observ'dobserved, that First, foreign doth signifie one that hath no manner of original at all; foreign denotes …
Benedictus Aretius · Valentinus Gentilis – The Tritheist Put to Death In Bern · p. 70 · Open in the reader
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… Comforts of the Spirit, are the beginnings of it here. 'Tis further to be observ'dobserved, that our right in the Heavenly Inheritance, depends upon our union with Christ. He …
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… Comforts of the Spirit, are the beginnings of it here. 'Tis further to be observ'dobserved, that our right in the Heavenly Inheritance, depends upon our union with Christ. He …
William Bates · The Blessed Place and State of the Saints Above · p. 70 · Open in the reader
Printed
… very utmoſt Point of All Goodneſs; even as all other Laws of Creation are obſerv'dobserved, ſo had that Law firſt Given of the Fear of the Lord, and Departure …
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… very utmoſt Point of All Goodneſs; even as all other Laws of Creation are obſerv'dobserved, ſo had that Law firſt Given of the Fear of the Lord, and Departure …
Thomas Beverley · Christianity the Great Mystery · p. 30 · Open in the reader
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… which made up a Seven of Seven Weeks, of Years. All this, there was obſerv'dobserved in the Time of the Law. There is that which we now call the …
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… which made up a Seven of Seven Weeks, of Years. All this, there was obſerv'dobserved in the Time of the Law. There is that which we now call the …
Thomas Beverley · The Parable of the Ten Virgins · p. 66 · Open in the reader
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… in matter of learning. They that have but a ſmattering of ſcholarſhip, it is obſerv'dobserved, are the forwardeſt to make oſtentation of the few ſcraps they have, for fear …
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… in matter of learning. They that have but a ſmattering of ſcholarſhip, it is obſerv'dobserved, are the forwardeſt to make oſtentation of the few ſcraps they have, for fear …
Simon Patrick · The Book of Proverbs Paraphrased · p. 484 · Open in the reader
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… the former wee may note that there was a resemblance of state and glory observ'dobserved in the preaching of Christ. A Forerunner sent to prepare his way, and to …
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… the former wee may note that there was a resemblance of state and glory observ'dobserved in the preaching of Christ. A Forerunner sent to prepare his way, and to …
Edward Reynolds · Explication of Psalm 110 · p. 176 · Open in the reader
Printed
It is observ'dobserved that Socrates let passe
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It is observ'dobserved that Socrates let passe
Edward Buckler · A Buckler Against the Fear of Death · Open in the reader
Printed
… the Antidote; they will not only be taught base things, but (as I before observ'dobserved) by the basest Tutors, such as will add all the mostsordid circumstances to the …
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… the Antidote; they will not only be taught base things, but (as I before observ'dobserved) by the basest Tutors, such as will add all the mostsordid circumstances to the …
Richard Allestree · The Ladys Calling · p. 214 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (26)

19 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 7 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Purple Island A00977

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Observ'dObserved his hand guided with carefull will:
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Observ'dObserved his hand guided with carefull will:
Phineas Fletcher · The Purple Island · p. 115 · Open in the reader

A Memorial Offered to John Williams A43532

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… had appeared in the Field an Antagoniſt to her Revolt, whom he Honour'd, and Obſerv'dObserved with the moſt of Filial Duty. So ſhe was leſs Valued ever after, and …
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… had appeared in the Field an Antagoniſt to her Revolt, whom he Honour'd, and Obſerv'dObserved with the moſt of Filial Duty. So ſhe was leſs Valued ever after, and …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 173 · Open in the reader

The Upright Mans Peace A46360

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… Event and Conſequent of Ʋprightneſs and Perfection, is a thing that ſhould be Mark'd, Obſerv'dObserved, and duly conſider'd by Others: Mark the perfect Man, &c.
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… Event and Conſequent of Ʋprightneſs and Perfection, is a thing that ſhould be Mark'd, Obſerv'dObserved, and duly conſider'd by Others: Mark the perfect Man, &c.
Thomas Jacombe · The Upright Mans Peace · p. 3 · Open in the reader

The Acts of Famous National Councils of the Reformed Churches in France A56905

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… Family; it is decreed, that a ſolemn Day of Faſting and Prayers ſhall be Obſerv'dObserved and Celebrated in all the Churches of this Kingdom upon the Fourth Day of …
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… Family; it is decreed, that a ſolemn Day of Faſting and Prayers ſhall be Obſerv'dObserved and Celebrated in all the Churches of this Kingdom upon the Fourth Day of …
John Quick · The Acts of Famous National Councils of the Reformed Churches in France · p. 475 · Open in the reader

Remains A65835

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Obſerv'dObserved the Pattern in the Mount, although
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Obſerv'dObserved the Pattern in the Mount, although
Thomas Wadsworth · Remains · p. 93 · Open in the reader

A Memorandum to London A66760

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Obſerv'dObserved the Changes of the Times:
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Obſerv'dObserved the Changes of the Times:
George Wither · A Memorandum to London · p. 34 · Open in the reader

Poems A69225

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Obſerv'dObserved in divers ages, doth enforce
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Obſerv'dObserved in divers ages, doth enforce
John Donne · Poems · p. 244 · Open in the reader

A Discourse Upon the Powers of the World to Come A76490

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The Standards or Rules to be Obſerv'dObserved in the Interpretation of Prophecy, for giving Aſſurance to the Interpreter himſelf, and to …
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The Standards or Rules to be Obſerv'dObserved in the Interpretation of Prophecy, for giving Aſſurance to the Interpreter himſelf, and to …
Thomas Beverley · A Discourse Upon the Powers of the World to Come · Open in the reader

The Dark Lantern A96745

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Obſerv'dObserved it; and, our groſſe ſtupidity.
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Obſerv'dObserved it; and, our groſſe ſtupidity.
George Wither · The Dark Lantern · p. 6 · Open in the reader

A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath A96785

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Obſerv'dObserved he hath, how fondly thou haſt ſtriven
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Obſerv'dObserved he hath, how fondly thou haſt ſtriven
George Wither · A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath · p. 19 · Open in the reader
Printed
Obſerv'dObserved what circumſtances pleas'd him beſt;
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Obſerv'dObserved what circumſtances pleas'd him beſt;
George Wither · A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath · p. 142 · Open in the reader
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Obſerv'dObserved no better, than conditions made
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Obſerv'dObserved no better, than conditions made
George Wither · A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath · p. 160 · Open in the reader

Little Flocks Guarded Against Grievous Wolves B09463

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… some Disadvantageous Passion; which plainly argues the Extreme wretchedness of their cause. I have Observ'dObserved, Sixthly, That the Quakers like the Ancient Pharisees and Hypocrites Condemned by our Lord …
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… some Disadvantageous Passion; which plainly argues the Extreme wretchedness of their cause. I have Observ'dObserved, Sixthly, That the Quakers like the Ancient Pharisees and Hypocrites Condemned by our Lord …
Cotton Mather · Little Flocks Guarded Against Grievous Wolves · p. 108 · Open in the reader
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… had some Reason, and these have nothing but Clamour with them. Lastly, I have Observ'dObserved, [and when I have Observ'dObserved That, I will have done observing; for they are …
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… had some Reason, and these have nothing but Clamour with them. Lastly, I have Observ'dObserved, [and when I have Observ'dObserved That, I will have done observing; for they are …
Cotton Mather · Little Flocks Guarded Against Grievous Wolves · p. 108 · Open in the reader
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… have nothing but Clamour with them. Lastly, I have Observ'dObserved, [and when I have Observ'dObserved That, I will have done observing; for they are not Stars in a Telescope …
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… have nothing but Clamour with them. Lastly, I have Observ'dObserved, [and when I have Observ'dObserved That, I will have done observing; for they are not Stars in a Telescope …
Cotton Mather · Little Flocks Guarded Against Grievous Wolves · p. 108 · Open in the reader

A Scheme of Prophecy Now to be Fulfilled B17701

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Observ. 1. Because Half-Time, as hath been Observ'dObserved often, is not yet Run out; There are so many of the Ten Kings …
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Observ. 1. Because Half-Time, as hath been Observ'dObserved often, is not yet Run out; There are so many of the Ten Kings …
Thomas Beverley · A Scheme of Prophecy Now to be Fulfilled · p. 3 · Open in the reader

The Necessity of Religion in Societies N01345

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… Care that the Name of God be Magnifi'd, His Worſhip Maintain'd, His Ordinances & Day Obſerv'dObserved & Reverenc'd, together with an inflam'd Indignation againſt whatever is Repugnant to theſe things Now …
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… Care that the Name of God be Magnifi'd, His Worſhip Maintain'd, His Ordinances & Day Obſerv'dObserved & Reverenc'd, together with an inflam'd Indignation againſt whatever is Repugnant to theſe things Now …
John Bulkley · The Necessity of Religion in Societies · p. 18 · Open in the reader
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… of the preſent Method eſtabliſh'd among us for the Support of the Miniſtry? Its Obſerv'dObserved by an Excellent Hiſtorian, concerning the Greek Churches, That when once the Emperors of …
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… of the preſent Method eſtabliſh'd among us for the Support of the Miniſtry? Its Obſerv'dObserved by an Excellent Hiſtorian, concerning the Greek Churches, That when once the Emperors of …
John Bulkley · The Necessity of Religion in Societies · p. 63 · Open in the reader

Lovewell Lamented N02274

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Having, Observ'dObserved these things in General in this Elegy, I come now to remark from the …
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Having, Observ'dObserved these things in General in this Elegy, I come now to remark from the …
Thomas Symmes · Lovewell Lamented · p. 10 · Open in the reader